Enrollment
580
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Park, IL
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172925003060
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 580
- students enrolled
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Abraham Lincoln Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oak Park, Illinois, enrolling 580 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oak Park Esd 97 spends $22,057 per pupil, 29% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oak Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Irving Elem School (509 students): Abraham Lincoln Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12:1).
Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students) and Percy Julian Middle School (927 students) alongside Abraham Lincoln Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abraham Lincoln Elem School compares
Abraham Lincoln Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 580 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172925003060
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Abraham Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Esd 97, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elem School.
$22,057
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Abraham Lincoln Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Park
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elem School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Elem School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Lincoln Elem School rank among elementary schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Oak Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Park on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Longfellow Elem School (524 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.